While staying in Germany, this American just got an up-close look at real soccer passion | Dan Thompson

Jun. 20—WIESBADEN, Germany — The last time I was in Germany, it was 2006, in the aftermath of that year's World Cup. I came back to the United States with a commemorative T-shirt and magnet, as well as an intrigue for international soccer and a respect for just how much the Germans — who hosted the event that year — loved their soccer. One of the subtle ironies about my current trip to Germany ...